Hello, creative crafters!
Get ready to melt hearts with these absolutely enchanting crochet baby Mary Jane shoes! Featuring a charming striped body, a delicate strap with a pearl accent, and a stunning layered floral embellishment, these booties are the epitome of sweet elegance. They’re perfect for baby showers, special occasions, first photos, or simply adding a touch of handmade love to any little one’s wardrobe!
Before we grab our hooks, let’s get ready:
- Skill Level: Intermediate. Shaping the sole and foot, managing color changes for stripes, and constructing a layered flower require some attention to detail.
- Yarn Choice: For baby’s delicate skin, choose a soft, lightweight baby yarn such as baby-weight acrylic (DK or Sport weight), cotton, or a cotton blend. You’ll need two contrasting colors (e.g., white as the main color and pink for accents).
- Hook Size: This will depend on your chosen yarn. Aim for a hook size that creates a firm fabric for the sole and allows for neat stitches on the body. (e.g., 3.0mm – 4.0mm).
- Gauge is Crucial! For baby shoes, gauge determines the finished size. Make a swatch of the sole section to ensure your booties will fit perfectly!
Let’s Gather Our Supplies!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Approx. 30-50 grams of baby yarn in your main color (e.g., white)
- Approx. 10-20 grams of baby yarn in your contrasting color (e.g., pink)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm, adjust for gauge)
- Stitch markers (helpful for sole shaping!)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- 2 small pearl beads (for the straps)
- 1 larger pearl bead (for the flower center)
- Sewing needle and matching thread (to attach pearls)
Crochet Language Decoder (Abbreviations):
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sk: skip
- sp: space
- BLO: back loop only
- sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
- MR: Magic Ring (or adjustable ring)
- [ ]: repeat instructions within brackets
- ( ): number of stitches at the end of the round/row
Gauge:
- Work the first few rounds of the sole with your white yarn.
- Example Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Adjust hook size to match gauge.
Pattern Instructions (Bottom-Up Construction):
This pattern starts with the sole and works upwards. Size: 0-3 Months (Approx. 3.5 – 3.75 inches / 9-9.5 cm sole length) (Adjust starting chain and increase rounds for larger/smaller sizes)
Part 1: The Sole (White Yarn)
- Ch 13.
- Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 10 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the starting chain: Sc in next 10 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (26 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st). 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 3 sts. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 sc in next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 sts)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1. Sc in first st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 11 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. Join with sl st to first sc. (38 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] twice. 2 sc in next st. Sc in next 12 sts. 2 sc in next st. Sc in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- Check your sole length here. It should be approximately 3.5 inches for 0-3 months.
- Do NOT fasten off.
Part 2: The Shoe Body (White with Pink Stripes)
- Rnd 1 (Sides Set-up): Ch 1. Sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sts)
- This creates a neat ridge separating the sole from the upper.
- Rnd 2 (White): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (44 sts)
- Rnd 3 (Pink Stripe): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (44 sts)
- Change to Pink yarn after joining Rnd 2, before starting Rnd 3.
- Rnd 4 (White): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (44 sts)
- Change to White yarn after joining Rnd 3, before starting Rnd 4.
- Rnd 5 (Toe Shaping – White): Ch 1. Sc in next 12 sts. [Sc2tog] 10 times. Sc in next 12 sts. Join with sl st. (34 sts)
- Rnd 6 (Pink Stripe): Ch 1. Sc in next 11 sts. [Sc2tog] 6 times. Sc in next 11 sts. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- Change to Pink yarn after joining Rnd 5, before starting Rnd 6.
- Rnd 7 (White): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28 sts)
- Change to White yarn after joining Rnd 6, before starting Rnd 7.
- Fasten off white yarn. Weave in pink ends from stripes.
Part 3: The Strap (White Yarn)
- Ch 15.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 12 ch. Ch 3 (this forms the button loop). Sk next 2 ch. Sl st in last ch. (13 sc + ch-3 loop)
- Adjust ch length for loop if your pearl bead is larger/smaller.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 4: The Layered Flower (Pink & White Yarn)
Make 2 flowers (1 for each shoe).
A. Pink Center & Inner Petals:
- Magic Ring (MR).
- Rnd 1 (Center): Ch 1, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc.
- Rnd 2 (Inner Petals): [Ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in same sc (forms a petal)]. Sl st in next sc. Repeat [ ] 5 more times. You should have 6 petals.
- Fasten off pink yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Cinch up MR.
B. White Outer Petals:
- With white yarn, Ch 20. Sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
- Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around. Join with sl st. (20 sc)
- Rnd 2 (Petals):[Ch 3, 4 tr in next st, ch 3, sl st in same st (forms a petal)]. Sk 3 sts, sl st in next st. Repeat [ ] 4 more times around. You should have 5 large petals.
- Adjust skips to fit the circumference of your flower base.
- Fasten off white yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
Part 5: Finishing & Assembly
- Attach the Strap:
- Place the shoe on a flat surface. Position the strap across the top of the foot, with the button loop end on the outside of the shoe.
- Using your yarn needle, securely sew the non-loop end of the strap to the inside top edge of the shoe on one side.
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely sew a small pearl bead to the opposite side of the shoe, aligning with the strap’s loop.
- Assemble & Attach the Layered Flower:
- Center the pink flower (Part 4A) on top of the white petal ring (Part 4B).
- Using your yarn needle and the tail from the pink flower, securely sew the pink flower to the center of the white petal ring.
- Sew the large pearl bead to the very center of the pink flower. Ensure it is very securely attached for baby safety.
- Securely sew the assembled flower to the center front of the shoe’s toe.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends neatly.
- Repeat all steps for the second shoe!
Video tutorial
Your Sweet Mary Jane Booties Are Ready!
Congratulations! You’ve just created an exquisite pair of handmade baby shoes that are as charming as they are cozy. These delicate little beauties are sure to be a cherished addition to any baby’s wardrobe!
Feel free to personalize your booties by choosing different yarn colors, using different beads, or adjusting the size of your flowers!
Don’t forget to share your finished booties! I’d love to see your unique color combinations and how you’ve made them your own. Tag me on social media or send me a picture!
Happy crocheting!
